Big Cat Williams Drives Golf Fame From Leonia
Evan Big Cat Williams, a 29 year old from Leonia New Jersey, dominates long driving with a 353 yard winning shot in a PGA event. He stands out beside stars like Nicklaus Weiskopf and Dent and has become a celebrated figure in exhibition driving contests across the circuit.
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Will Grimsley
Pebble Beach
Calif
Big Cat
Jack Nicklaus
Evan
Williams
Babe Ruth
Leonia
Nicklaus
Tom Weiskopf
Jim Dent
Grossinger
Catskills
New York
Jack DePaolo
Valhalla
N.Y
Watson Faces Illegal Club Ruling at PGA Championship
Tom Watson used a different set of clubs after grooves on irons exceeded legal width and spacing. Several players including Ray Floyd and Gary Player had clubs disqualified. PGA deputy Clyde Mangum said at Pebble Beach that five more players failed to meet specs.
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Pebble Beach
Calif
Tom Watson
Watson
Ray Floyd
Gary Player
Clyde Mangum
Droughtstricken Pebble Beach Golf Links
Mangum
Tom Weiskopf
Kermit Zarley
Hale Irwin
John Lister
Floyd Thomson
George Burns
Hartford
Houston
Incorrectly Identified Players In Legion Tournament Photo
The Messenger corrects the sports page photo from the American Legion tournament. Logan shortstop Scott Gasser attempted a tag on Worthington left fielder Scott Jordan at second base during a stolen base attempt in the fourth inning, but Jordan beat the throw.
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American Legion
Messenger
Logan
Scott Gasser
Worthington
Scott Jordan
Jordan
Trimble High to Host Girls Volleyball Tryouts
Trimble High School will hold an organizational meeting at 10 a.m. Friday for all ninth through 12th grade girls interested in trying out for the reserve and varsity volleyball teams. Pre-season practices start August 17.
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Atmire
Glouster Stadium
Trimble High
Jacksonville
Trimble High School
Bowling Group to Meet The Athens Association Board
The Athens Women's Bowling Association board meets at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Electric Company on South May Avenue. Members should attend or send an alternate. For more information call Jolynn Winfurther after 4 p.m. at 593 6947.
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The
Athens Women’s Bowling Association
Electric Company
South May Avenue
Jolynn Winfurther
Bass Deadline Set for Berlin Reservoir Event
The Mid-America Bass Fishermen's Association will hold the Berlin Institational at Mill Creek ramp on the Berlin Reservoir August 20. Entry is 35 dollars due by Friday. Contact Dick Advey at 216-228-4666 for details. Stewart, Smith, Swartz, Allen, Frazier, Pierce noted for various races and heats at Skyline Speedway.
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Cleveland
Mid-America
Bass Fisherma's Association
Berlin
Mill Creek
Berlin Reservoir
Dick Advey
Johnny Bench Overcomes Injuries With Personal Comeback
Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench has battled injuries to stage a personal comeback this season. He carries a .272 batting average with 26 home runs and 80 RBIs, but deflects emphasis from his numbers to the team’s overall performance after two World Series titles.
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Dan Sewell
Associated Press
Cincinnati (Ap
Johnny Bench
Reds
Bench
Legion Friend Is Missing A Tribute To Simmons At Athens Tournament
State American Legion officials arrive for the annual state baseball tournament in Athens remembering Robert E. Simmons a 10 year member of the state baseball commission who died of cancer in November. His father Al Simmons is honored by Simmons Field in Lima as the 1977 program is dedicated to his memory. A moment of silence opens games and a roster tribute appears. The article notes the Legion Code of Sportsmanship and promises more on the program.
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American Legion
Athens
Robert E
Bob) Simmons
State Baseball Commission
Bellefontaine
Lima Legion
Bob Simmons
al Simmons
Legion
Lima
Simmons
Ohio American Legion
Bench Reflects On Injuries Amid Reds Pitching Shuffle
Reds catcher Johnny Bench discusses lingering knee and shoulder issues after two major surgeries and a heavy workload as the team uses many pitchers. He weighs future plans beyond catching and notes manager Sparky Anderson’s view that Bench may face lineup challenges if he cannot catch.
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Reds
Bench
Sparky Anderson
Bill Buckner
Chicago Cubs
Anderson
Buckner
Vilas Feels No Added Pressure In Muirfield Victory
Guillermo Vilas the hot tennis star with a 30 match clay winning streak dismisses pressure on himself after beating Keith Richardson 7 6 7 5 in the $125 000 classic at Muirfield Village. The Argentine lefty notes opponents bear the burden as he has already won seven tournaments this year. Richardson a Appalachian State graduate fought hard before losing. Vilas faces Nikki Spear of Yugoslavia in the next round.
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Dublin
Ohio
Guillermo Vilas
Vilas
Argentina
Keith Richardson
Muirfield Village
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Bopper
Congressional
Washington, D.C
Golf Digest Magazine
E.C. Bliss
Kent
England
Bliss
Guinness Book of Records
Craig Wood
St. Andrews
Glouster and
Trimble
Leonard Thompson
Bing Crosby
ABC
Tom Metters
Sportfolio Legion
George Foster
Save Sagal
Sundance
BankAmericard
Visa
S. Court ST
Athens, Ohio
Acey
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